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leighblackIt appears that Coleman has squeaked out a victory over Al Franken. By 762 votes. Out of 2.9+ million votes. 762 votes. If you've ever said that your vote doesn't count, you are dead wrong. They'll definitely be doing a recount, but most places have declared Coleman the winner.
ETA: Now the vote difference is only 571 and the AP has uncalled the race. The recount won't begin for a couple weeks and could last into December. Insane!
Unfortunately, it looks like Prop 8 passed in California, although it's still unofficial. Oh, California. How can you do this to us? How about all you other jerkoff states too?? I want to be so hopeful, but this is a crushing awful blow for equality in our country. Hopefully we can try again in two years once the country has had some separation from the conservatism that's had its hold here for so many years now.
ETA: Now the vote difference is only 571 and the AP has uncalled the race. The recount won't begin for a couple weeks and could last into December. Insane!
Unfortunately, it looks like Prop 8 passed in California, although it's still unofficial. Oh, California. How can you do this to us? How about all you other jerkoff states too?? I want to be so hopeful, but this is a crushing awful blow for equality in our country. Hopefully we can try again in two years once the country has had some separation from the conservatism that's had its hold here for so many years now.
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Date: 2008-11-05 05:17 pm (UTC)The Star Tribune is now saying the difference is 344 votes (http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/senate/). 344!! Coleman is claiming victory, of course, but it's definitely not going to be confirmed anytime soon. I'm sure you'll even be hearing about it out there, but I'll definitely keep posting about it.
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Date: 2008-11-05 05:28 pm (UTC)